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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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